Please do not forget we are two weeks into our April fundraiser for LouisianaVoice. It’s one of the oldest blogs going in Louisiana and I do this because I love this state. It’s where I was born and where I grew up, married and raised my children. Like any state, we have our shortcomings but as I like to point out, at least we’re not Mississippi.
I try to point out the shortcomings and warts when I see them. They will not correct themselves if we just look away and pretend they’re not there. We have to be vigilant – both to keep the good and to improve on the bad. You may not always agree with me. For that matter, you may never agree with me. But one thing you can say is I speak my mind on controversial subjects without shrinking in the face of authority. In other words, to use what is fast becoming a cliche, I speak truth to power – and I hate cliches, so that’s probably the last time you’ll see me quote that one.
Regardless, I do my best here to keep readers aprised of what I consider to be dangerous trends – like the attempts to destroy our public libraries, the abuses in the Louisiana State Police ranks or the far-too-many wrongful convictions in our judicial systems (see story below).
But it takes certain finances to accomplish this and I humbly implore you to help in any manner you can, be it large or small. Every dollar helps. The largest single contribution will win a first-edition copy of Huey Long’s autobiography, Every Man a King and evern contributon of $50 or more will get a signed copy of my latest book, 101 Wrongful Convictions in Louisiana.
To pay or contribute by credit card, just click on the YELLOW BUTTON to the upper right of this post and follow the instructions. If you prefer, you may simply send a check by mail to Tom Aswell, 107 North College West, Denham Springs, LA. 70726.
Thank you for your generous support through these 13-plus years!
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